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From tracking Polar bears, Arctic fox, and ringed seal to swimming with sea lions, penguins, whales and seals in the Sea of Cortez, the world is full of incredible wildlife adventures that you need to experience at least once. If you are a sucker for animals, you won't want to miss these unforgettable wildlife vacations. The wonders of nature are spread in the forms of forests, waterfalls, flowering pastures, mountains, rivers and valleys. When wild life enters the beautiful nature, it attracts travelers from far and near. The natural spectrum of wild lands always encourages people to travel the scenic lands. In this way, tourists explore the way to enjoy life from a different angle.

As per Bambang Brodjonegoro, the Minister of National Development Planning of Indonesia, Jakarta is no longer going to be the capital of the country. President Joko Widodo has decided on relocating the capital of Indonesia on an "important decision". It is yet not known which location is going to be the new capital but if media reports are to be believed, it is probably going to be Palangkaraya, situated on Borneo's island.

We all know the hassles that come with making preparations for a holiday. However, the most difficult thing is getting a visa for the destination we intend to visit. Going for a vacation outside India isn't just about packing your bags or choosing an exotic destination location, it is a rather long drawn affair and there is a lot of planning to do. The most important of them all is the procurement and management of visas to enter the country you plan to visit. To get that to happen, an interview at the respective consulate is imperative and despite hours of documentation, there is always the downright fatal chance of your visa being rejected. In order to solve this dreaded happening situation, how about visiting places that provide on arrival visa for Indian citizens? Sounds good, right? So here are 10 countries that offer visa on arrival for us, Indians:

Padhaaro Maare Desh! It is the flavor, culture and true spirit of Rajasthan. Rajasthani culture can be tagged as on of the most warm and loving cultures of India. If you are the connoisseurs of the Rajasthani palate and are looking forward to some scrumdiddlyumptious 'daal baati churma' served by gracious people with hearty smiles, do not miss on our following list of top 5 Rajasthani restaurants in Delhi/ NCR.

Designer Mamoru Maeda of SEMBA Vietnam creates an earthy oasis with a resort-like-feel on the ground floor of an apartment block in the midst of the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, giving residents much to look forward to when they think of using their pool facility. Check out this oasis in a concrete jungle…

Ar. Jean Verville continues his reflections on compact domestic spaces transgressing standardization. He infiltrates his projects with intriguing photographic proposals, where the presence of a symbolic character offers a new modality of appreciation of architecture. Check out his latest exploration, where he ingeniously plays with scale to increase the perception of visual depth…

The bridging of the creative and technology domains brings together the best of both worlds - empathetic design and intelligent systems. Ar. Ben van Berkel of UNStudio and Ar. Sushant Verma of rat[LAB] Studio capture the essence of this convergence.

Pagdandi' is a Special Series that records the inspiring success stories of selected stalwarts from the design and architecture fraternity. In this episode, Architect Dean D'Cruz of Mozaic Architecture traces his journey of over 40-years, recalling his learning trajectory and celebrating his dictum of 'architects need to walk the talk' as he maps his success story

Combining a pared-back neutral palette of timeless appeal with an interplay of textures and vibrant bursts of colour, this home by Design 1st is a soft exploration of homely neutrals.

Woongsik Jung of On Architects Inc. designs a café in South Korea stimulating the senses with the raw palette of exposed concrete, rice straw and a feeling of nothingness that paradoxically instigates one to look within whilst enjoying the company of people in a cultural setting.

Rotterdam Roof Days collaborates with MVRDV to map the proto of a new sociocultural footprint - a rooftop walk that will create awareness about constructive utilisation of rooftops to combat the scarcity of space in cities and prevent the continued urbanisation of rural areas. With a lot of room for debate and across-the-board ideation, will this proto ignite a historic spark?

Ar. Khozema Chitalwala opens up about his journey of 30-plus-years in this third episode of mini web series Pagdandi. Check out how he established himself in the niche discipline of hospitality design, listen to what he leaves unsaid - reading between his words - as his pauses bring his emotional state of mind to life.

Dive deep into the intricacies of the striking Crystal Hall by Thomas Abraham of IDeA Design House, built on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Built in 2019 and made entirely of glass, has it weathered the elements and withstood the test of time? Read through this exclusive take with us.

Anya Moryoussef Architect inventively reconstructs a 112-year-old delicately proportioned, light-filled home, built on its original foundations, forming part of a vernacular - a turn-of-the-century housing typology that has almost completely disappeared from the city of Toronto.

Vistaar Associates in collaboration with Inspiration Architects chisel an immersive experience, awakening the cultural wealth of Kodungallur, a legendary trade hub on the Malabar Coast, in the refurbishing exercise of the Vedic Village Resort. The design choices realign the relics of the ancient town's maritime legacy and culture, echoing the essence of Muziris while accommodating the comforts of modernity. 

In the ever-evolving world of architecture, few voices resonate as profoundly as that of Prashant Sutaria, the Principal Architect of Prashant Sutaria Architects (PSA) in Mumbai. In conversation with our Architect of the Month, December 2024

It is with great pleasure that we share some exciting news with you! Among all the remarkable projects featured on our platform (https://www.indiaartndesign.com), Architect Sanjay Puri's work has consistently stood out, with the Nokha Village Community Centre garnering extraordinary readership and engagement from our audience. This overwhelming response has rightfully earned him the title of Architect of the Year 2024 at India Art n Design! https://www.indiaartndesign.com/architect-of-the-year-2024-sanjay-puri/ Hearty congratulations to Ar. Sanjay Puri and his team on this well-deserved recognition. Thank you for entrusting us with your inspiring projects and for continuing to push the boundaries of design.

Where craft meets conscience. Nestled on Tamil Nadu's eastern coast, Pennyroyal Tea villa by Multitude of Sins is more than a home-it's a living canvas of sustainable design, cultural storytelling, and material precision. With over 200 artisans involved, and 80% of the interior elements' custom-crafted, this retreat redefines luxury through care, craft, and circularity. Explore how traditional skills shape contemporary living.

The approval of BIM has mostly been successful both in Australia and internationally, it poses exclusive challenges as the building industry is learning about several disputes that need be addressed in managing risks when using BIM. Contractual integration of BIM remains the key challenge of all.

The Vikram Sarabhai Library at IIM-Ahmedabad - one of the best management libraries in all of Asia stands restored at the hands of Ar. Brinda Somaya and Team Somaya and Kalappa Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (SNK) wins the coveted #Award of #Distinction at the 2019 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. Check out the story here…